What is Dalgona Candy and should you try to make it?

While Dalgona Candy might be a child’s game in Squid Game, it is more than just part of a cookie crumble challenge. As more and more people binge the popular Netflix show, it has sparked a craving to learn more about this particular honeycomb treat, how to make it and where to buy it.

Although the candy has been around far longer than the Squid Game Netflix obsession, some people might be wondering if there is a connection to that whipped coffee food trend from back in 2020. Yes, the term “dalgona” is the same word, but there is a difference between the coffee and the candy.

To be clear, this type of honeycomb candy has been around for a long time, just like the many games featured in the Netflix show. Also referred to as ppopgi, the candy has been a popular street vendor food. Although there is no penalty for breaking the Korean treat in real life, many people enjoy the fun of enjoying this candy.

How do you make Dalgona candy?

As seen on TikTok, many people have taken to making their own candy and version of the game featured on Squid Game. While the shaped carved into the honeycomb candy might seem difficult, the reality is that this food is really only two ingredients. In some ways, it is another food hack that anyone can master.

Basically to make this candy, it combines sugar and baking soda. The mixture is heated to a bubbly consistency. Then, it is poured and allowed to cool.

Whether people put it in a metal tin or serve it in another way, the options are many. While the shapes are part of the fun, no one has to carefully remove them from the sugar confection. There is no penalty for breakage.

Although this trend might fade like the popular whipped coffee from a year ago, now it is all the rage. What food trend will be next? Maybe the next popular Netflix show will offer some insight.

What food trend did you try because you saw it on a show? Have you tried to make this honeycomb candy?